Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: I want to know that if one reads a fanfiction not fiction (a book about a living person who is a public figure) in which he may be depicted in a number of ways such as an actor or an entire movie cast on which different stories are written.…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: My question is that I have learnt from scholars that reading literature that is toxic and un-Islamic is forbidden because it pollutes the mind. I have noticed that the vocabulary of muslim scholars is strong, Mā shā Allāh. I just want to ask that since 90-95% of modern novels…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: I did good deeds from a young age, gaining me immense praises. I was carried away by the praises. I started fasting in the month of Ramaḍān for more praises. At the end, I realized that this was shirk (associating partners with Allāh). Now, I repented by doing the…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: I come from a practicing muslim household. In Canada, I work and live among non-muslims. Every Christmas my co-workers and neighbours say, “Merry Christmas” to me and give gifts. Islamicaly, is it permissible for me to also say “Merry Christmas” back to them as well as accept and offer…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: What should I do if my mother forces me to attend an unislamic mehndi (pre-wedding) function. Mehndi is a mixed gathering event with songs and some dance which can be avoided by going out of hall when it takes place or lowering one’s gazes. She is a practicing Muslimah,…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Is it permissible, in Islām, to sell a masjid (mosque) or a masjid property? If this is unlawful in Islam and a masjid committee has sold a masjid property, what are they to do now? Answer: In the Name of Allāh, Most Merciful, Most Kind Thank you/ Jazāk Allāh…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Is the area between the chin and the neck (bottom of the face) classed as the beard? The part is getting extremely messy and looks odd, as my face hair is pretty sparse whilst the area mentioned, is grown quite a bit so I was wondering if it could…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: If a man’s mother was rubbing medicine on his arm and he was very scared of ḥurmat al-musāhra (incest) taking place. He made sure to control himself but felt a feeling in his private part. He is not sure if there was slight erection or not. Is Ḥurmat Al-Muṣāharah…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: I have an understanding with my manager and sometimes miss a work day or arrive late. Is this allowed islamicaly if my manager knows? Answer: بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيْم In the name of Allāh, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for contacting Mathabah Institute. In your…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: I have been diagnosed with varicose veins and my doctor referred me to a personal trainer to help tackle the veins issues. The trainer first wants me to check my muscle definition and for that I need to wear tight leggings and tops, as well as go braless, and…